Cinco de Mayo is one of my favorite holidays — mostly because of all of the delicious food associated with it! From appetizers and cocktails to entrées and desserts, the options are endless and the flavors are magnificent. So let’s lighten it up this year so we can indulge in all of it! Here are incredible skinny versions of your favorite Mexican recipes, ideal for celebrating Cinco de Mayo.
It's not a Cinco de Mayo party without the perfect salsa, and this beautiful one can be made in 10 minutes and it's always a hit! Photo and recipe: A Cedar Spoon This recipe is a fantastic main course for a healthier Cinco de Mayo celebration. Recipe and photo: Cook The Story This beautiful and refreshing ceviche is a tasty way to lighten up your Cinco de Mayo feast. Recipe and photo: Cooking On The Weekends This main course, vegetarian salad is incredibly hearty and packed with scrumptious flavors. Recipe and photo: Cooking On The Weekends This brilliant guacamole recipe from Eating Bird Food uses peas in place of some of the avocado, and it tastes just as good as the real deal! Recipe and photo: Eating Bird Food These quick and easy, healthier chicken enchiladas are gluten free and low carb. Recipe and photo: Food Faith Fitness Calories add up fast when you're drinking them, but not so if you go with this skinny twist on the classic margarita. Recipe and photo: Happy Food Healthy Life Fish tacos are a quintessential dish at a Mexican feast, and this recipe is quick, easy, healthy, and super delicious! Recipe and photo: Momtastic We love this tasty, healthy Latin-inspired salad for a few reasons: You can whip it up in about 20 minutes, it's packed with flavor, and even our kids enjoy it! Recipe and photo: Momtastic One of the most delicious, traditional Mexican desserts has been re-imagined into a lighter variation that's every bit as scrumptious. Recipe and photo: Renee's Kitchen Adventures This super fun guacamole brings a fruity kick to a classic favorite. Recipe and photo: Running To The Kitchen Add a kick to your appetizer spread with this healthy and fun finger food. Recipe and photo: Shockingly Delicious These gorgeous, mouth-watering rellenos from Apron Strings are every bit as delicious as the traditional deep fried style. The fat and calories are lower, while the flavor stays the same! Recipe and photo: Apron Strings These tacos are filled with a light slaw that can also make a delightful side dish. Recipe and photo: Cooking On The Front Burner Get all the wonderful flavors of guacamole in an adorable appetizer that doesn't require chips! Recipe and photo: Tasting Page This skinny version of a popular street food in Mexico is something everyone will love. Recipe and photo: The Cookie Rookie Here's another delish twist on a crowd pleaser; it's lighter in calories but not in flavor! Recipe and photo: The Cookie Rookie These lightened up burritos from The Muffin Myth might be the easiest thing on your Cinco de Mayo menu this year -- and you can make them ahead. Recipe and photo: The Muffin Myth This stunning salsa is delicious as a side with fish, tacos, chicken, beef -- or served with chips as an appetizer. Recipe and photo: The View From Great Island Sweetened mostly naturally, the fresh flavors of strawberry, coconut, and lime make up the festive stripes of these Cinco de Mayo popsicles. Recipe and photo: The View From Great Island It tastes decadent but this drink that's also low in calories does double duty as dessert.
Restaurant Style Salsa
One Skillet Vegetarian Quinoa Fajitas
Tomatillo Shrimp Ceviche
Mexican Chopped Salad with Spiced Pepitas and Honey-Chipotle Lime Dressing
Healthy Guacamole with Frozen Peas
Healthy Chicken Enchilada Recipe with Egg White “Tortilla”
3-Ingredient Skinny Margaritas
Fish and Corn Tacos
Fish Taco Salad
Skinny Tres Leches Poke Cake
Pineapple Guacamole
Cinco de Mayo Tuna Pepper Poppers
Skinny Roasted Shrimp Chile Rellenos
Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Coleslaw
Guacamole Deconstructed and Skewered
Skinny Mexican Street Corn
Skinny Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita
One Pan Roasted Sweet Potato Burrito Bowls
Strawberry Jalapeño Salsa
Cinco de Mayo Popsicles
Skinny Mexican Frozen Hot Chocolate
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Recipe and photo: Wine and Glue